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User’s Guide
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Contents
Introduction
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3
FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users . . . . . . 5
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Unpacking Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Camera Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Attaching the Strap to Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing and Removing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mounting and Removing a Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mounting M (Bayonet) mount lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mounting L mount lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing L mount lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Up Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power save timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Assigning a function to the USER button. . . . . . . . . . 19
Confirming the current settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Resetting all settings to default values . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Releasing the Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Full and half-release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 2 Taking Pictures
About Indicator Needles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting Photo Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting White Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Auto Exposure (Aperture Priority) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Manual Exposure (Shutter Speed Priority) . . . . . . . 25
B (Bulb) shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting Manual Aperture Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting a Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting Color/Monochrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting the Picture Settings (Image Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Flash Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sequential Number Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Calibrating Indicator Needles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Viewing Photos with the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Viewing the previous or next photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Switching between display styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Viewing Your Photos in a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Formatting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Locking Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Locking an image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Locking all images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Unlocking all images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
LCD Brightness Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Setting Number of Prints (DPOF Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Chapter 4 Using the LCD Monitor
How to Use the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Chapter 5 Using the RAW Data Processing Software
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
EPSON RAW Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Starting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
EPSON RAW Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Cleaning the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
For users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix A Appendix
Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Lithium-ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Image format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Optic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Display functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Interface (external connector). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Indicators for camera setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Viewfinder indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Internal clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
File size of photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
About Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Index
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Introduction
Main Features
The main features of the camera are described below.
❏ The world’s first rangefinder digital camera.
❏ Capable of mounting existing lenses. The EM mount allows you to
use most standard lenses such as Leica M/L mount lenses.
❏ Provides accurate framing using parallax auto compensation.
❏ Provides constantly stable focus with a bright rangefinder.
❏ Supports CCD-RAW data, saved in ERF (EPSON RAW File)
format, and they can be processed using the EPSON PhotoRAW or
EPSON RAW Plug-In applications provided.
Note:
❏ Do not expose the camera to severe impact; doing so may cause
malfunctions especially while the camera is operating.
❏ We strongly recommend you back up files stored on the HDD to another
storage device periodically.
❏ Epson is not liable for any problems resulting from the loss or corruption
of data on the HDD.
Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using this product, and keep this
guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on this product and the options.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
product.
When using the camera
❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.
❏ Do not insert objects into any openings.
❏ Do not touch the components inside this product unless instructed
to do so in the user documentation. Never force this product’s
components into place. Although this product is designed to be
sturdy, rough handling can damage it.
❏ Protect the camera from rapid temperature change.
❏ Never spill liquid onto this product.
❏ If this product emits unusual noises, odors, or smoke, cancel the
current operation and turn it off immediately. Remove the battery
from the product. Contact our Customer Support.
❏ To prevent fire or electric shock, do not cover this product with a
blanket or other covering that may give off a static electric shock.
❏ To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or its
options to rain or moisture.
❏ To prevent fire or explosion, do not use this product where
flammable or volatile gas is stored.
❏ Do not use this product outdoors during a thunderstorm.
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❏ Do not use this product after moving it between extreme
temperatures, which may cause condensation to form on electronic
parts.
❏ To prevent possible injury, do not take flash pictures in close
proximity to anyone’s eyes.
❏ Do not insert your finger into the camera or EM mount.
❏ If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD monitor leaks
out and gets on your hands, wash them thorou ghly with soap and
water. If it gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
❏ When connecting this product to a computer or other device with
a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each
connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in
the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the
cable.
When using the strap
❏ Do not swing the camera about. This can damage the camera or
other objects, or cause injury.
❏ Do not pull or tighten the strap too much when wearing it; this can
cause serious injury.
❏ Keep the strap away from children.
When using the battery
Follow the precautions below when using the battery as mishandling
it may cause injury.
❏ If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse
the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical
treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment
immediately.
❏ Use only an Epson Li-ion battery for this camera according to the
directions in the user documentation.
❏ Do not use the battery that comes with this product for other
devices.
❏ To protect against short-circuiting, do not remove the outside
sleeves of the battery.
❏ Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use it near water.
❏ Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity.
❏ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit the
battery.
❏ Do not expose the battery to heat, fire, or water.
❏ Do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way.
❏ Do not charge the battery on battery chargers other than the one
provided with this product.
❏ Do not charge the battery near open flame or in very hot locations.
❏ Keep the battery away from heat sources.
❏ Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects
that could short-circuit it, such as coins or keys.
❏ Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the battery.
❏ Do not touch battery terminals.
❏ Keep the battery away from open flame.
❏ If overheating, discoloration, distortion, a strange smell or any
other abnormal situations occur, remove the battery from this
product and do not use it.
❏ Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
❏ If charging has not finished after the regular charging time, stop
charging.
❏ Do not place the battery into a high-pressured container or a
microwave.
❏ Do not insert the battery into power outlets or other power sources
such as cigarette lighters.
❏ Charge the battery before using it. The battery is not fully charged
when you purchase it.
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When storing the battery
❏ When not using this device for a long period, remove the battery
from this product and store it separately.
❏ Do not store the battery where temperature or humidity is very
high.
❏ Store the battery out of children’s reach.
❏ Discharge the battery completely before storing it for a long time.
❏ When not using the battery for a long time, charge the battery and
then discharge it completely about once a year during storage.
When disposing of the battery
Before disposing of the battery, make sure you discharge it completely.
Warning:
❏ Be sure to completely cover both ends of the battery with tape to
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For the Netherlands users:
Do not dispose of the battery with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of
it as small chemical waste in accordance with local laws, and the
following Dutch Government Gazette 45, KCA Marking:
For German users:
Do not dispose of the battery with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of
it in a recycle box in accordance with local laws.
prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of it.
❏ Do not dispose of the battery as ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose
of it in a collection or recycle box in accordance with local laws.
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze
leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als
KCA.
For North America and Canada Users:
This mark indicates that the battery will be recycled by
RBRC. When you dispose of the battery, contact RBRC.
When using the battery charger
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning:
Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using
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this product, as misuse could result in personal injury from fire,
explosion, leakage, overheating, or electric shock.
These safety and operating instructions should be kept for future
reference.
❏ Use only the Epson battery charger provided to charge the Epson
Li-ion battery Model EU-85. Never attempt to charge other types
of batteries in this charger as they may explode, leak, overheat, or
cause personal injury.
❏ Do not charge primary (non-rechargeable) batteries.
❏ Do not handle the battery charger with wet hands or use it near
water.
❏ Do not expose the battery charger to water or high humidity.
❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the battery
charger’s label, and always supply power directly from a standard,
domestic power outlet with a power cord that meets the relevant
local safety standards.
❏ Place the battery charger near an electrical outlet where the power
cord can be easily unplugged.
❏ The battery charger is designed for use and provided with this
product. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices
unless specified.
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❏ The battery charger included is designed for use with this product.
Use of any other battery charger could result in fire, electrical shock,
or injury.
❏ Use only a power source that meets the power requirements
indicated on the label attached to the product. If you are not sure
of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local
power company or contact our Customer Support.
❏ Make sure the total amperage of all devices plugged into the power
outlet does not exceed the power outlet’s ampere rating.
❏ If you plan to use this product in Germany, the building installation
must be protected by a 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate
short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this
product.
❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed battery charger.
❏ If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total
amperage of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
❏ Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the battery charger
by yourself except as specifically explained in this guide.
❏ Do not use power outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic
timers.
❏ Do not use power outlets on the same circuit as large motors or
other appliances that may cause voltage fluctuations.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air
conditioning systems that regularly switch on and off.
❏ Position this product’s power cord so that it will not be stepped on
or run over.
❏ Do not place any objects on the power cord or the battery charger.
❏ Keep the power cord straight at the ends and at the points where
it enters the transformer.
❏ The power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying,
crimping, kinking, and other damage.
❏ If you cannot insert the plug into the power outlet, contact an
electrician.
For US and Canadian users:
Use the power cord provided or a 6 to 10 foot UL-approved type SPT-2
or heavier type, 2 X 18 AWG cord with a 125 V 10 A plug and 125 V 7
A connector.
When using a memory card
❏ Only memory cards designed for the product’s specifications can
be used.
❏ The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type.
Be sure to refer to the documentation included with your memory
card for details.
❏ Do not remove the memory card while the power switch is on.
When using the LCD
❏ The LCD monitor on this product may contain a few small bright
or dark spots. These are normal and do not mean that your LCD
monitor is damaged in any way.
❏ If the LCD monitor on this product is damaged, consult your
dealer.
❏ If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD monitor on this
product leaks out and gets onto your hands, wash them thoroughly
with soap and water. If it gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain
after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
❏ Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display. Do not use liquid or
chemical cleaners.
When storing, maintaining, or transporting the
camera
❏ Do not store this product outdoors.
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❏ Do not store this product near water.
❏ Do not store this product in a location subject to high temperature
or humidity.
❏ Do not store this product in a location subject to rapid changes in
temperature or humidity.
❏ Do not store this product in a location subject to direct sunlight or
strong light sources.
For United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore
users
Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.
For United Kingdom users
Safety information
Warning:
Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage
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corresponds to the supply voltage.
Important:
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance
to the following code:
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured
markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows:
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the
letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the
letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified
electrician.
FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause interference to radio and television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures.
❏ Reorient of relocate the receiving antenna
❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
❏ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected
❏ Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help
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WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this
equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may
cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC
for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use
a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment
has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected
to unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and
Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class
B Personal Computers:
We:
Located at:
EPSON AMERICA, INC.
MS 3-13
3840 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806
Telephone: (562) 290-5254
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,
complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be
expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity
production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Trade Name:
Type of Product:
Model:
EPSON
Digital Still Camera
G911A
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
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Unpacking Your Camera
Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below.
Camera body
Li-ion battery strap
Lens hole cover
Battery charger Power cable
User’s guide CD-ROM
(for battery charger)
(EPSON PhotoRAW/EPSON RAW
Plug-In × 1, Adobe Photoshop
Elements 2.0 × 2)
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Getting Started 7
Camera Parts
Front view Top view
X contact
Lens release button
Accessory shoe
Shutter-release button
Needle indicator
Back view Photo quality/WB settings
LCD monitor
AE-lock button
lever
SD card access LED
LCD button
MENU button
ENTER button
CANCEL button
USER button
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JOG dial
Frame selector
lever
Lock-release
button
Power switch
Shutter speed
dial/ISO speed
set ring
Shutter charge
lever
X contact Used to mount an optional flash.
Lens release button Used to mount or remove lenses.
AE-lock button Locks exposure.
Photo quality/WB
settings lever
SD card access LED Indicates the following statuses of the SD card.
LCD button Switches between the shooting mode and the
MENU button Displays the Main menu on the LCD monitor
ENTER button Defines the selected item or settings (available
CANCEL button Returns to the previous menu without making
USER button Performs the function previously assigned to it.
LCD monitor Displays a menu screen or photos.
Shutter-release button Half-release: Press the shutter-release button
Sets photo quality or white balance.
Lit: accessing a memory card
Blinking: a memory card error occurring
Unlit: not accessing a memory card
playback mode.
(available in the playback mode).
in the playback mode).
any settings (available in the playbac k mode).
halfway down to display the optimal shutter
speed (i.e., optimal exposure value) in the
viewfinder. Also, pressing this button halfway
in the playback mode or the Power Save Timer
mode returns the camera to the shooting
mode.
Full-release: Press this button fully d own to take
a photo.
Needle indicator Displays the current settings information with 4
Accessory shoe Used to mount optional equipment such as a
JOG dial Navigates through the menus or photos
Frame selector lever Sets a field angle for the finder.
Shutter charge lever Winds up the shutter.
Power switch Switches the power on/off.
Shutter speed dial/ISO
speed set ring
Lock-release button Unlocks the shutter speed dial.
needles (number of remaining photos, photo
quality, remaining battery power, and white
balance settings). For details, see “About
Indicator Needles” on page 21.
flash or external viewfinder.
displayed on the LCD monitor. For details, see
“Menu structure” on page 38.
Sets the shutter speed. Or pull this dial up and
rotate it to set the ISO sensitivity.
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Attaching the Strap to Your Camera
Follow the steps below to attach the strap with the camera.
1. Attach the protective pad and the metal ring to one side of the
camera.
3. Lace the strap end through the two plastic fasteners.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the other end of the strap.
2. Lace the strap end through the holes in the protective pad and the
metal ring.
10 Getting Started
Using the Battery
Charging the battery
Your camera comes with a lithium-ion battery (EU-85). Be sure to
charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or after long
periods of disuse. It takes about 3.5 hours to charge the battery when
no charge remains.
Follow the steps below to charge the battery.
1. Connect the battery charger with the provided power cable, then
insert the plug into a power outlet.
3. Take the battery out when the charge lamp turns off. After charging
the battery, unplug the battery charger’s plug from the outlet.
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2. Place the battery into the battery charger.
Note:
❏ The charging time for the battery may differ depending on the temperature
or the battery’s remaining charge.
❏ During charging, the red lamp indicates the following status:
Lit: Indicates the battery is charging.
Unlit: Indicates charging is complete or the battery is not set.
Inserting the battery
Your camera uses the lithium-ion battery (EU-85) provided. Under any
circumstances, do not use another make or model of a battery.
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1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover
as shown below.
Note:
❏ To check the battery’s remaining charge, see “Remaining battery power”
on page 21.
❏ If you find that your battery has run out soon after recharging it a number
of times, make sure to discharge it completely before recharging it. Or, the
battery’s service life has ended. In that case, replace it with a new battery.
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2. Insert the battery.
Insert the battery into the camera until it clicks, making sure the
orientation of the battery is correct.
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3. Close the battery cover.
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Installing and Removing a Memory Card
You cannot take photos unless an SD memory card is installed in your
camera.
Caution:
❏ Do not use the SD memory card with dust or lint on the terminal.
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Note:
To use a memory card correctly, read manuals provided with the memory card.
When using other devices with a memory card, also read manuals provided
with those devices.
If the terminal of the card is dirty, data import or export may not
be executed properly.
❏ Never insert or remove a memory card while the SD card access
LED is being lit. Doing so may cause data in the card to be lost or
damaged.
❏ Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight, or in places that
are extremely hot, humid, or dusty.
❏ Keep the memory card slot cover closed while the memory card is
loaded. This protects the memory card and the slot from dust and
static; otherwise data on the memory card may be lost or damaged.
❏ Exposure of static electric shock to the memory card may cause this
product to malfunction.
Formatting a memory card
Format a memory card when you want to erase all the data on the card
or when a message on the LCD monitor instructs you to do so.
Caution:
❏ An SD memory card must be formatted in your camera. Using an
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The write protect switch
A memory card is equipped with a write protect switch to prevent
accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the lock position, photos
on a memory card are locked and cannot be deleted or overwritten.
SD memory card formatted in a different camera may cause reading
or writing data errors. For details, see “Formatting a memory
card” on page 35.
❏ When you format an SD memory card, all the data on the card is
erased, including those locked with the camera’s lock function.
❏ While formatting an SD memory card, do not take the card out of
the camera.
Write protect
switch
Installing a memory card
1. Make sure that the SD memory access LED is unlit, and then open
the memory card cover.
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2. Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.
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Note:
When inserting the memory card, make sure the orientation of the memory
card is correct and insert the card until it clicks.
3. Close the memory card cover.
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